Happy New Year!

I haven't blogged on here in such a long time....I just haven't had the UMPH !!  I have enjoyed everyones support and sharing on my face book page, thanks so much.

Sometimes I feel I don't have much to say about domestic violence, but get me on a roll and I wont shut up.  I have been away from my abuser for 7 years now, and yes he still drives me crazy.  He has moved on, re-married, had a child...and yes, been put in jail for domestic assault among other things...and yes, still feels the need to call me and question everything I do.

I'm happy to say I didn't hear a peep from him at Christmas, but sad for my daughter.

I guess its always a cycle.  I am so done with abusive personalities and all the crap that goes with it.  After being away from him, I have realized how bad it actually was.

So here's looking forward to 2013, hope everyone has a great year!!!  I will blog more for sure...at least one post a month !!!

Thanks for keeping in contact on face book.  http://facebook.com/awarenessdv  I love hearing from you!

No reason for this picture, I just love long brisk walks.....lol....therapy you know!

xxooxxoo

Orders Of Protection

Have you ever had to get an order of protection?

Its not a great experience, at the time, but well worth it.  I will never forget standing up in court, in front of a bunch of people, explaining the incidences, on why I needed this protection.  People are in court for so many reasons, and most don't understand Domestic Violence.  They listen with amazement.

I got my order of protection, and I was relieved.  I didn't have to deal to my ex-husband.  I was lucky enough to have delt with a legal advocate, who would drop my daughter off for visitation.

When I actually went back to court for my final divorce hearing, my ex-husband didn't even show up.  The judge took out another order of protection of the next year to follow.

What your experiences with orders of protections?

Did your abuser co-operate with the order?  Did  you think it scared them?

I know my abuser was terrified to end up in jail if he violated the order, so I guess it worked.  He usually thought he was above the law, but this was a great reality check.

ABUSE

Just wanted to share this picture I found on Pinterest, thanks to darkwolf80s.deviantart.com